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Nasdaq Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Nasdaq Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 17 questions · ~146 min
Reverse a List Up To KEasy
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Reverse the first k events in a list in place using a two-pointer scan.

AlgorithmsNasdaq
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Technical Fundamentals10 questions · ~86 min
C++ vs Java DifferencesHard

Compares C++ and Java across compilation, memory management, runtime behavior, type systems, and portability.

technical fundamentalstechnical knowledgeType SystemsNasdaq
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Execution4 questions · ~34 min
JIRA Implementation DetailsMedium

Evaluates your ability to build and integrate workflow tooling with clear front-end and back-end boundaries.

implementationNasdaq
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System Design6 questions · ~51 min
Explain Architecture of Prior ProjectMedium

Assesses your ability to describe system structure, components, and design tradeoffs.

project experiencearchitectureNasdaq
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Pipelines3 questions · ~26 min
Kafka and Kafka StreamsMedium

Assesses your understanding of event streaming and stream processing design choices.

Stream ProcessingkafkaNasdaq
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Behavioral & Leadership5 questions · ~43 min
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More topics5 questions · ~43 min
Shell Scripting, Databases, NetworkingMedium

Assesses your practical infrastructure and scripting experience that supports production systems.

shell scriptingNetworkingNasdaq
Transaction Data ManagementMedium

Assesses your approach to data modeling, persistence, and correctness in database-backed systems.

database managementdata handlingNasdaq
Architecture, Consistency, FailuresMedium

Tests your system design thinking, reliability practices, and approach to maintaining correctness under failure.

data consistencyNasdaq
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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
Duplicate Transactions SQLEasy
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Use a CTE, GROUP BY, HAVING, and joins to identify duplicate transactions in the Syfe user ledger.

ledgersql querySSyfeAvidXchange
Rolling 30-Day Trading VolumesMedium
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Practice drill

Use a CTE and window function to calculate 30-day trading volume for active Nasdaq Trade Management accounts.

Window FunctionssqlNasdaqBinance
Basic SQL Queries and GitMedium
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Practice drill

Filter valid market records, calculate average prices by symbol, and explain a safe Git workflow for the data task.

sql queriesdatabase queryingdata validationNasdaq
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